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Method

Grounded / Airborne Feature Outcome Log

An analysis tool recording feature shape, route, board contact over the crest, deliberate leg action, take-off method if airborne, and exit.

HOW TO DO IT

Grounded / Airborne Feature Outcome Log

A grounded/airborne outcome log distinguishes terrain following from deliberate takeoff. Similar leg actions can serve different goals depending on timing and contact.

Preparation and setting

A clearly stated feature task and an observer.

How to understand / apply it

  1. Record geometry and chosen route.
  2. State whether contact should remain grounded.
  3. Observe leg action around the crest.
  4. If airborne, identify coast, pop or ollie only when supported by observation.
  5. Record landing or continuous-contact exit.
  6. Compare outcome with intention.

How to learn / practise

Compare an established grounded roller task with a separate familiar takeoff task. Keep feature and conditions comparable.

Errors and corrections

Calling every flexion movement absorption ignores the task. Calling every separation a successful jump hides unintended launch.

Observable checks

Task, action and observed contact outcome are separately documented.

Related: AM25-19.

SOURCE-BACKED DETAIL

Characteristics

Record type
editorial tool
Evidence type
SBSweet editorial proposal (not a quoted source)

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editorial review notes

Compares the grounded roller study with deliberate take-off tasks; neither outcome is inherently better — the task defines success.